Because of the pandemic, many people have started cooking from home again. Despite this, life remains busy for many. Meal delivery kits allow the opportunity to enjoy a home cooked meal, but faster. Check out some of our favorites below.
1. Daily Harvest. Yummy breakfast and snack options including oatmeal, smoothies, and harvest bowls. Made from mostly plants and very high in fiber.
2. Hello Fresh. This company sources local ingredients for it’s meal deliveries. Comes with premeasured ingredients and recipe cards. Meal options are customizable to your dietary preferences.
3. Purple Carrot. Vegan breakfast, lunch, and dinner offerings made from plant based ingredients.
4. Freshly. Great for those who feel less confident in the kitchen or with a very limited schedule. Freshly offers single serve meals that can easily be heated up. Perfect for busy people.
Information gathered & adapted from:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/food-and-nutrition-trends#convenience-transparency
Vegan Mac n Cheese
Servings: 4
Ingredients
8 ounces elbow macaroni
1 head broccoli florets, cut into bite size pieces
1 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
1 cup peeled and grated Russet potato
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon salt, more to taste
2/3 cup raw cashews
1 cup water
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
Preparation
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook macaroni according to package directions. In last 3 minutes of cook time, add broccoli to the pot. Drain and transfer the contents to a large serving bowl.
2. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the grated potato and spices. Stir to combine and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Add the cashews and water to the saucepan. Bring to a simmer. Simmer until the potatoes are completely cooked through, about 5 to 8 minutes.
4. Carefully pour the mixture into a blender. Add the nutritional yeast and vinegar. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth, about 2 to 3 minutes. Tip: the mixture will be hot, so use a dish towel to hold down the top of the blender as you blend. Season with more salt, if desired.
5. Pour the sauce into the bowl of pasta and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
Serving Size: 1/2 cup macaroni and cheese
Nutrition Information per Serving: 16 grams total fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, 70 grams carbohydrate, 10 grams fiber, 21 grams protein, 302 milligrams sodium, 3 grams sugar
Recipe adapted from:
https://cookeatshare.com/recipes/homemade-easy-mac-and-cheese-881635
